Introduction
“Program for Development of Next-Generation Front-Runners with Comprehensive Knowledge and Humanity (Science Tokyo SPRING)” and ”Program for Development of Co-creative Experts towards Top-level AI Research (Science Tokyo BOOST)” will offer financial support for doctoral students who are willing to contribute to the development of science, technology and innovation in Japan after completing the doctoral program and those who wish to independently choose their own career path.
* According to foundation of Science Tokyo, the program names are changed as above from October 1, 2024.
For the time being, the recruitment for students in SE (science and engineering fields) is conducted on this website. Only students of the following schools can apply from this website.
- School of Science
- School of Engineering
- School of Materials and Chemical Technology
- School of Computing
- School of Life Science and Technology
- School of Environment and Society
*The recruitment for students in MD (Medicine, dentistry, health care sciences, and oral health care sciences fields (formerly Tokyo Medical and Dental University)) will be posted on the following website.
https://www.tmd.ac.jp/campuslife/takuetsu/
For your reference, you can view the recording and Q&A of the Spring FY 2024 Recruitment Information Session. Please note that the schedule and application process is different from the Fall FY 2024 Recruitment.
*Requirements and application period differ for each application category, so please be sure to check the application guidelines.
*Applications may be cancelled or the details of the support and obligations of the supported students may be changed due to budget constraints or review of the program.
- Program for Development of Next-Generation Front-Runners with Comprehensive Knowledge and Humanity (Science Tokyo SPRING)
- Program for Development of Co-creative Experts towards Top-level AI Research (Science Tokyo BOOST)
Program for Development of Next-Generation Front-Runners with Comprehensive Knowledge and Humanity (Science Tokyo SPRING)
Eligibility
Those who aspire to solve the various problems that modern society will face and contribute to the welfare and happiness of all members of the global community, as next-generation front-runners with comprehensive knowledge and humanity
Amount of support
Item of expenditure | Amount | Eligible persons |
---|---|---|
Research Incentives (equivalent to living expenses) | 2.16 million yen per year (180,000 yen per month) | All |
Research Funds | 300,000 yen per year (150,000 yen for half- year period) | All |
Off-Campus Study Plus | Varies by destination and period | Selected from applicants |
Category
- 【Category A】For those who enroll in Tokyo Tech’s doctoral program in Spring 2024
- 【Category B】For those who will enroll in Institute of Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in Spring 2025 (Offer in advance)
- 【Category C】For those who have already enrolled in Tokyo Tech’s doctoral program (except for those who enroll in April 2024)
Recruitment for those who enroll in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in the fall is conducted only when they enroll in the doctoral program. Recruitment for those who will enroll in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program next fall (Offer in advance) is not conducted. Information for those who wish to enroll in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in spring 2025 will be announced around spring 2025.
SPRING
For those who enroll in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in Fall FY 2024
Eligibility | Students enrolling in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in October 2024 |
Application period | Tuesday, October 1, 11:00 a.m. (JST) to Tuesday, October 15, 11:00 a.m. (JST) |
Announcement of selection results | Tuesday, November 26, 11:00 a.m. (JST) |
Note | - |
SPRING【Category B】
For those who will enroll in Institute of Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in Spring 2025 (Offer in advance)
Eligibility | Current master students of Tokyo Tech who wish to enroll in Institute of Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in April 2025 * |
Application period | Monday, April 1, 10:00 a.m. (JST) to Monday, April 15, 11:00 a.m. (JST) |
Announcement of selection results | Wednesday, June 12, 10:00 a.m. (JST) |
Note | *Successful candidates who will not enroll in April 2025 will be cancelled whatever the reasons are |
SPRING【Category C】
For those who have already enrolled in Tokyo Tech’s doctoral program (except for those who enroll in April 2024)
Eligibility | Those who enrolled in Tokyo Tech’s doctoral program between April 2022 and September 2023 and will continue to be enrolled in the program after April 2024 * |
Application period | Friday, March 22, 10:00 a.m. (JST) to Friday, April 5, 11:00 a.m. (JST) |
Announcement of selection results | Wednesday, June 12, 10:00 a.m. (JST) |
Note | *Applicants who have previously applied for the “Tokyo Tech Advanced Human Resource Development Fellowship for Doctoral Students” or “Cross the border! Tokyo Tech pioneering doctoral research project” are also eligible to apply (except for those who have been selected and supported by the program) |
Program for Development of Co-creative Experts towards Top-level AI Research (Science Tokyo BOOST)
Eligibility
Those who are willing or are aiming to conduct top-level research in a wide area of research related to the field of next-generation AI that integrates different fields in a cross-disciplinary manner
Amount of support
Item of expenditure | Amount | Eligible persons |
---|---|---|
Research Incentives (equivalent to living expenses) | 3.60 million yen per year (300,000 yen per month) | All |
Research Funds | 300,000 yen per year (150,000 yen for half- year period) | All |
Off-Campus Study Plus | Varies by destination and period | Selected from applicants |
Science Tokyo BOOST only accepts applications for those enrolling in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program this fall. Recruitment for those who will enroll in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program next fall (Offer in advance) is not conducted. Information for those who wish to enroll in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in spring 2025 will be announced around spring 2025.
BOOST
For those who enroll in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in Fall FY 2024
Eligibility | Students enrolling in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in October 2024 |
Application period | Tuesday, October 1, 11:00 a.m. (JST) to Tuesday, October 15, 11:00 a.m. (JST) |
Announcement of selection results | Tuesday, November 26, 11:00 a.m. (JST) |
Note | - |
研究分野
越境型理工系博士人材育成プロジェクトでは、本学が強みを有し、特に強化すべき研究教育分野として、以下の6つの分野を定めています。いずれも、我が国の課題解決等に大きく貢献しうる最先端の横断的専門領域です。申請時に、ご自身の研究内容に最も近いと思われる分野をひとつお選びいただきます。
選考の観点
- 研究計画は、これまでの自己の学修・研究実績を踏まえたうえで、本学が強化する方針である重点分野、戦略分野及びそれらに関連する基礎的研究において、十分な高度専門性を備え、実現可能なものか。
- 研究計画は、挑戦的・融合的な要素を十分に含んでいるか。
- 学修計画は、3か月の学外研鑽および幅広いイベント・科目からの選択履修を通して、自己の高度専門性を維持しながら汎用力を涵養する目標を達成するための挑戦的内容となっているか。
- キャリア計画は、自己の博士研究およびそれが内包する潜在性を踏まえたうえで、社会課題を解決する、もしくは解決の戦略の実施について、意欲的な内容になっているか。
- 申請書面および面接は、自己の研究とその社会的意義が、専門分野だけでなく、関連する融合分野にもわかりやすく理解可能な構成となっているか。